Garrison \Gar"ri*son\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Garrisoned}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Garrisoning}.] (Mil.)
(a) To place troops in, as a fortification, for its defense;
to furnish with soldiers; as, to garrison a fort or town.
(b) To secure or defend by fortresses manned with troops; as,
to garrison a conquered territory.
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